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RAF Formal Dining Etiquette
At our 863 (Thurston) Squadron formal Annual Dinners we always try to follow RAF traditions and etiquette where pragmatically possible.
Mar 53 min read
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Thurston Church Christmas Service 2024 and 863
Last night, the warm glow of Christmas filled Thurston Church as 863 (Thurston) Squadron joined the community for a beautiful Christmas
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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A Journey Through History: 863 Squadron’s Day at IWM Duxford
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 – Not an early start by our Squadron’s standards, but still, there were plenty of Sunday faces at HQ as we
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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863 Squadron Annual Awards Evening 2024
Thursday 5th December, from 1930 to 2100, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted its Annual Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible dedication
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Padré - uncertain world, the spirit of Christmas
"I was going to write 'Christmas Season is on the horizon', but it seems earlier and earlier every year, and we're in the middle of
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Badge Awards & Instructor Qualifications
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Post-Remembrance Day Football Match: 863 Squadron vs. Bury St Edmunds 301 Squadron
After a solemn day of reflection and unity at the Remembrance Day parade, cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron and Bury St Edmunds 301
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Remembrance Day 2024
Remembrance Day stands as a solemn occasion in the United Kingdom, dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of military and civilian personnel
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Halloween Special Planet Laser BSE - 863 (Thurston) Event
On the eerie night of Halloween, 31st October 2024, 863 (Thurston) Squadron embarked on an adventure to Planet Laser in Bury St Edmunds.
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Weekend Special: Snowdonia Edition Part 3 - 3
At 0700, the final day of our Snowdonia adventure began with the familiar routine—up with the sun, washing off the weariness...
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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Weekend Special: Snowdonia Edition Part 2 - 3
The sharp ring of alarms cut through the silence at 0700, signalling the start of a day destined for the hills. The team stirred from ....
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Weekend Special: Snowdonia Edition Part 1 - 3
The thrill of adventure buzzed through the minibus as we pulled away from Thurston at 1700 sharp. Excitement surged ...
Oct 12, 20241 min read
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863 (Thurston) Sqn hand in hand with DofE (Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme).
This past weekend, several cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expedition
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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